Activities in Aizkraukles novads

“Liepavots” is a middle-aged Latvian folk dance troupe that has been active since 1986. The group consists of adults from various profession…

The Koknese Youth Dance Group learns Latvian folk dance and prepares for concerts and dance festivals. Rehearsals take place on Friday eveni…

The Koknese Amateur Theater has been active since 1997 and has won the “Gada izrāde” award—a competition for Latvian amateur theaters—on mul…

The Koknese Wind Orchestra performs at concerts and events in Koknese. Rehearsals are held three times a week. Musicians who play wind or pe…

“Rats” is the second middle-aged folk dance group in Koknese. Adults meet twice a week to learn Latvian stage dances and perform at local ev…

Line dancing is performed in lines to country and popular music; no partner is required. There are two groups in Koknesė: one for adults—on…

The men's vocal ensemble "Kokneses zēni" sings Latvian songs in several-part harmony and performs at local events. Rehearsals are held once…

The band “Aizezeres muzikanti,” which has been performing since 2017, plays pop hits, folk songs, and original compositions, and performs at…

The “Junda” women’s dance group from the Koknese Cultural Center rehearses in the gym at the Ilmārs Gaišs Koknese Secondary School. The wome…

The “Melodija” women’s vocal ensemble from the village of Iršiai is affiliated with the Koknese Cultural Center. The women sing in harmony a…

The Iršiai Middle Generation Dance Group performs Latvian folk dances and participates in competitions and festivals. Rehearsals are held on…

In the vocational program at the Koknese Music School, students receive individual piano instruction, take solfège and music literature clas…